聞こえる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 聞こえる
1
to be heard; to be audible; to reach one's ears
Examples
妙な音が聞こえた。
I heard a strange sound.
2
to sound (like); to come across (as)
Examples
この話は、変に聞こえるかもしれないが、全く本当です。
This story may sound strange, but it's absolutely true.
3
to be well known; to be famous
4
Dated term
to accept (someone's words); to agree; to understand
Kanji in this Word
聞
14 strokes
Frequency: 319
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
hear
ask
listen
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ブン
モン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
き.こえる
聴
17 strokes
Frequency: 781
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
listen
headstrong
naughty
careful inquiry
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
テイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
ゆる.す
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きく
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